What are the schools like in Greenville, GA?

Greenville is served primarily by Meriwether County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Greenville?

The median household income in Greenville, GA is $53,092 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Greenville, GA?

Greenville has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Greenville, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Greenville, GA affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greenville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,700 and the median rent is $834 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Greenville, GA?

Greenville has a violent crime rate of 500.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1126.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greenville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Greenville is a small town of 1,088 in Georgia, with a median household income of $53,092 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Greenville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Greenville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greenville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Greenville's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greenville costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Greenville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$834	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,092	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Greenville's violent crime rate is 500.6 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

500.6 /100k

Property Crime

1126.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Greenville is served primarily by Meriwether County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greenville, GA	National Avg
School District	Meriwether County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greenville sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greenville, GA
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Greenville, GA	National Avg
Population	1,088	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	63.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	6.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodbury, GA 8 mi Gay, GA 9 mi Warm Springs, GA 10 mi Lone Oak, GA 11 mi Molena, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Greenville

Greenville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30222

Greenville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenville, GA affordable or expensive?

Greenville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Greenville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $97,700 and median rent is $834/month.

What is the crime rate in Greenville, GA?

Greenville's violent crime rate is 500.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1126.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greenville?

Public schools in Greenville are operated by Meriwether County. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greenville, GA a good place to live?

Greenville, GA has a population of 1,088, a median household income of $53,092, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Greenville?

Greenville averages 56.2°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greenville?

Greenville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30222.

What is the population of Greenville?

The population of Greenville, Georgia is 1,088 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greenville?

Key numbers for living in Greenville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $97,700, median household income $53,092, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greenville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.